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Calcification means calcium is being deposited somewhere. Vascular calcification means there are deposits of calcium in the blood vessels. This turns the vessels hard like bone.
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What is vascular calcification of the knee?
This was seen in an xray along with a fracture. Also seen were the words significant effusion. All these terms were on the xray. I am asking what do vascular calcification and significant effusion mean. Thank You.
What is vascular calcification?
Vascular calcification is highly prevalent and correlated with high rates of cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease patients. Recent evidence suggests that mineral, hormonal, and metabolic imbalances that promote phenotype change in vascular cells as well as deficiencies in specific mineralization inhibitory pathways may be important contributory factors for vascular calcification in these patients. This article reviews current mechanisms proposed for the regulation of vascular calcification and data supporting their potential contribution to this process in chronic kidney disease.
Can TNF blockers cause vascular calcification?
TNF blockers are used to inhibit inflammation in people who suffer from TNF or tumor necrosis factor. Vascular calcification does not appear in the side effects that may occur from taking a TNF blocker.
What is mild vascular calcification in a non contrast CT Scan?
Mild vascular calcification in a non contrast CT scan shows mild coronary artery disease. Changes in diet and medication can treat these beginning stages of mild coronary artery disease.
What is dystrophic calcification of the metatarsal joint?
a metatarsal is a bone in your foot!
What is parenchymal calcification?
parenchymal calcification
What is calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
Can punctuate calcification disappear in pancreas?
It is unlikely that the calcification will disappear.
What is the clinical significance of calcification?
There is a great clinical significance of calcification. Calcification can lead to things like kidney stones that are very painful.
What does non vascular mean?
non-vascular means having no tublike structures!
What is calcification of the thoracic?
The phrase "calcification of the thoracic" is incomplete. There a missing word after "thoracic."
What does non-vascular mean?
non-vascular means having no tublike structures!
